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#RI-69c91418·4 months ago·
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Pursuing a career in High-Level Defensive Security

I'm 24 and working as a Data Center Tech L2 at Google, but I want to transition into Blue Teaming or High-Level Defensive Security

What I wish I knew
"I should have prioritized security certifications earlier"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider your long-term goals when choosing a role and prioritize relevant certifications"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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